Nice start to the day!

I was so excited to get down to the beach this morning because it wasn’t windy!  I got out there as quickly as I could after taking this photo, but about fifteen minutes into paddling,  the wind kicked up from the north.  I headed in the direction of the boat ramp and ran into a paddling friend.  She was going to come with me to the boat ramp, until the wind suddenly changed directions and was now blowing from the south.  I spotted a turtle popping up and down in the water between Kam I and Kam II, but when I paddled out to it, the turtle dove down.  I could see it swimming under me and followed it for a few minutes, but it was going so slow and I really wanted to get down to the boat ramp, so I paddled on.   I pushed against the southerly wind which was getting stronger, but when I paddled into Kam III, it really started to blow and the conditions were getting quite rough!  I decided it was best to turn around.  I paddled back with the wind at my back and the white caps were breaking on my back!  About the time I went for my swim, the wind had backed off some.  I swam down to the rocks and reefs and enjoyed the fish.  The water is so clear!  I guess the windy conditions are going to be around for a few days….and I missed my turtles at the boat ramp, but I am still glad I went out!  We will see what tomorrow brings….